saturday

i was at starbucks today, just like almost every other day. i go there because they pay me to make coffee for random people who are willing to buy addicting, overpriced, calorie-packed beverages. anyways, today i had the pleasure of being [kindly] accused by a coworker of “finding happiness in the smallest things”. that allegation was obnoxiously thought-provoking. i realized that i do have a tendency to love the little things in life. don't get me wrong, i still bitch over the tiny problems and minor irritations of life.but i usually find it impossible to not appreciate small, yet ridiculously amazing things in daily life. [i just love how grammatically incorrect that sentence is.] 

a few of my favorite things…

… running in the summer at 6am when the rest of the world is still asleep. because at 6am in the summer, the sun has just begun to shine. because the air is crisp, but still promises to bring warmth. and because at 6am, the day is on the brink of a new adventure.
…driving long distances by myself with sunshine and good music. i always put on my aviators [generally, the ONLY time i wear sunglasses is when im driving], roll down the windows, blast the radio so that passing cars can’t hear me singing along, and then drive about 15mph over the speed limit to my destination.
…getting lost in the Bible. sometimes, i’ll sit down to read it and i find myself several hours later with pages of notes and a dry highlighter.
…watching old movies and/or musicals.
…that cozy, clean feeling that you get after taking a really hot and bubbly bath.
…being barefoot on surfaces such as: grass, sand, and hardwood floors.
…dry humor.
…photography and art. [but, generally, NOT renaissance art.] 

...being home alone. when im in my house by myself, i have this habit of dancing around in my undies while singing “do you believe in magic?” at the top of my lungs.
…making a stranger smile.
…organizing, rearranging, and decorating. as of right now, i really can only do these things to my bedroom. but i fantasize about having my own house and what it’s going to look like.

…a thick novel and a glass of red wine.
…observing people. it's fascinating to realize that every, single person that has ever walked on this earth has a different personality. a different story. i wish i could glimpse into the minds of people. to know them and where they've come from. it also makes me fall even more in awe of God's creativity.
…music of all sorts.
…the realization of how vast and unique this world is. to learn about and, if you're lucky, experience different cultures. to be able to broaden your horizons and learn to walk in another person's shoes.

so, when all is said and done, i'm flattered that people say that i find happiness in the smallest things. i wouldn't have it any other way. i'm easily entertained and easily amazed by God's awesomeness.